EL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO 2025
Active Coaching & Nordic Walking Retreat
Walk El Camino. Elevate Your Life & Leadership.
Join Michael Hoffman, executive coach and leadership expert, for a powerful journey along El Camino de Santiago. This one-of-a-kind retreat blends coaching, Nordic walking, and immersive reflection in Spain’s stunning landscapes.
Designed for just 10 growth-driven leaders, you’ll gain clarity, build resilience, and develop bold strategies for life and business—step by step, mile by mile.
the coach
Michael Hoffman
International Executive And Life Coach, ScaleYOU
Michael Hoffman is a highly regarded international executive and life coach, mentor, and leadership expert. His coaching empowers corporate leaders and individuals to navigate personal and professional transformations with clarity and confidence.
With a background as a symphony orchestra conductor, Michael brings a nuanced understanding of collaboration, communication, and leadership—skills that translate seamlessly into the business and personal development arenas. His ability to synthesize strategy with emotional intelligence makes him a trusted advisor for executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking greater fulfillment and success.
Michael has coached leaders across the globe, including Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, and high-potential professionals, helping them achieve peak performance, enhance decision-making, and lead with impact.
Coaching Package Options
PERSONAL 1:1 + GROUP COACHING
(5, 10, or 20 personal coaching sessions)
GROUP COACHING ONLY
+ Personal Coaching on Demand
Collaboration with Professional Coaches
For certified coaches who would like to participate.
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Now accepting aplications for September/October, 2025. (Limited space)
A Glimpse Into the Path
During this 5-day hike, we’ll reconnect with the joy of life, release limiting beliefs, and lighten the emotional load we carry. You’ll gain clarity, rediscover your purpose, and shape a vision for your ideal future — from the inside out. Along the way, you’ll meet people who may become lasting, meaningful parts of your journey.
Every morning, we’ll breakfast together as we enjoy group coaching, followed by individual mentoring throughout the day, walking with one of our guides, Chus or Silvia & Lead Coach, Michael Hoffman.
We’ll keep you informed as to how to prepare in order to achieve the best physical condition to complete the 127 kilometers in 5 days, whether the camino culminates at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela or another destination.
Daily group networking activities are planned, along with a few unexpected surprises to enhance your experience. You will have the possibility to both contribute to the group and do your own thing at any point in the trip.
Dinners at the finest regional dining spots, offering authentic gastronomic experiences unique to each location. Lunches, as seen above, can be excellent as well!
Each participant will have their own room in quality hotels (the best in each location). You may have hear of “Albergues” on El Camino. They are excellent if you want to “rough it”, but this experience is more about immersing yourself in nature – without some of the inconveniences often associated with El Camino.
During the day, there will be limited internet connection and access to smartphones (technological detox). If you like, you can leave your phone with the guide or have it transferred to your next hotel.
Meet the Staff
Chus Carrascal
Guide & Planning, The Energy Lab
Fitness specialist and expert in the creation of boutique active experiences in nature.
Languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French.
Silvia Bonich
Logistics & Planning, The Energy Lab
Specialist in sports and wellness event planning, fitness program development.
Languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian.
Michael Hoffman
Executive/Life Coach and MD, scaleyou
Empowering leaders and individuals to achieve growth, purpose, and lasting transformation.
Languages: English, Spanish, Swedish, Danish.
Esther Bieto
Head of Operations, SCaleyou
Specialist in streamlining processes, operations, and ensuring seamless project execution.
Languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, Japanese.
Fernanda Garza
Marketing Manager, ScaleYOU
Specialist in digital marketing, social media strategy and content development.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Focus is sessions has had a stunning effect on both my way of seeing my own behavior from a new perspective and also on behavioral change.
Birthe Madsen
Dir. Business Exellence
Falck
Participating in the Camino de Santiago was a very enriching experience. It was a true test of personal endurance and self-discovery, pushing physical and mental limits in ways I hadn’t expected. Highly recommend.
Eric Pons Sisó
Filmmaker & Editor
Dogfy Diet
I have seen a lot of positive changes in my life and my business in the last four years, and I attribute much of the improvement to Michael’s coaching.
John Heard
Partner
Heard & Smith
I really enjoyed my El Camino experience. The scenery, food, drink, and accommodation were excellent. Our small band of walkers quickly became friends. Michael’s coaching sessions led to learnings about self. Sylvia was an energetic and capable guide. If you get the chance, go.
Mark Robinson
Managing Director
St Andrews Lean Consultancy
It was an amazing experience. Thanks for making it happen!
Ramon Estrada
Coach
Copilot to Leaders
I have learned to understand that coaching is of course giving some guidance and framework but most importantly making me think for myself.
Ashenafi Alemu
Managing Partner
Zoscales Partners
September/October 2025 El Camino Route
To be determined…